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Australia for ASEAN Scholarships

Australian Government master's scholarships for emerging leaders from ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste, with full tuition, airfare and living support.

Am I eligible?
🇦🇺 AustraliaAustralian Government DFAT

At a glance

Study level

Master’s

Destination

Australia

Funding

Return air travel, a one-off establishment allowance, full tuition fees, a contribution to living expenses, an introductory academic program, Overseas Student Health Cover, supplementary academic support, a fieldwork allowance for eligible students, and a place in the Indo-Pacific Emerging Leaders Program.

Eligible applicants

Citizens of an ASEAN member state or Timor-Leste; master's study in Australia; priority on maritime, connectivity, economic and SDG cooperation

Photo: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Australia for ASEAN Scholarships is offered by Australian Government DFAT for Master’s study in Australia. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.

What this scholarship covers

Return air travel

Included

Full tuition fees

Included

Contribution to living expenses

Included

One-off establishment allowance

Included

Overseas Student Health Cover

Included

Indo-Pacific Emerging Leaders Program

Included

Return air travel, a one-off establishment allowance, full tuition fees, a contribution to living expenses, an introductory academic program, Overseas Student Health Cover, supplementary academic support, a fieldwork allowance for eligible students, and a place in the Indo-Pacific Emerging Leaders Program. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.

Are you eligible?

Eligibility review

Based on the provider’s published information

Check official criteria

International students

Conditional

Domestic students

See official criteria

Scholarship scope

Government scholarship

Last eligibility check

October 12, 2026

Who can apply

Citizenship
Applicant group: ASEAN member states.
International eligibility
Open to citizens of ASEAN member states.

Academic requirements

Minimum grades / GPANot published
No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.

Study restrictions and coverage

Countries
Australia

Official eligibility summary

Citizens of an ASEAN member state or Timor-Leste. Applicants are assessed on academic competence, potential to advance the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (maritime, connectivity, economic development, SDG 2030) and leadership. Women, people with disability and marginalised groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The selection process includes an interview.

Applicant profile

  • Citizens of an ASEAN member state or Timor-Leste; master's study in Australia; priority on maritime, connectivity, economic and SDG cooperation

Study route

  • Master’s study in Australia

Current-cycle criteria

  • Citizens of an ASEAN member state or Timor-Leste. Applicants are assessed on academic competence, potential to advance the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (maritime, connectivity, economic development, SDG 2030) and leadership. Women, people with disability and marginalised groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The selection process includes an interview.

What to confirm for this cycle

Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.

  • Current eligibility rules
  • Current funding and benefits
  • Current deadline and application route
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Required documents

  • Country-specific application materials

How to apply

  1. 1

    Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand: apply online through Australia Awards Indonesia

  2. 2

    Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Vietnam, Timor-Leste: follow your country's Australia Awards procedure

  3. 3

    Prepare for an interview if shortlisted

Application timeline

  1. Application cycle

    The page read describes the 2025 intake (applications 13 March to 30 April 2024). Later intakes follow the Australia Awards Scholarships round for your country; check for the current dates.

    Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.

Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.

Official source

Australian Government DFAT

Official scholarship source

Last checked October 12, 2026

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Your next steps

  1. 01Read the official programme guidance.
  2. 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
  3. 03Check the current application cycle.
  4. 04Apply through the official provider.
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Frequently asked questions

When is the next deadline?

No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.

Why do some details vary?

Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.